amber campbell

40 Pages·2017·3.29 MB·English

ORDER OF EXERCISES
E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration
Friday, May 5, 2017 • 2 p.m.
Spadoni College of Education
Processional ~ Pomp and Circumstance Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Sir Edward Elgar Matthew S. White
arr. Charlie Hill/Chuck Elledge Director of Ensembles, Assistant Professor of Music
Presentation of Colors Coastal Carolina University Army ROTC
The Star-Spangled Banner Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key Whitney Daniels
Senior Music Major
Invocation The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Chaplain Council, Coastal Carolina University
Welcome and Acknowledgments David A. DeCenzo
Coastal Carolina University President
D. Wyatt Henderson ’98
Chairman, Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees
University Recognitions David A. DeCenzo
Introduction of Senior Class Representative J. Ralph Byington
Provost and Executive Vice President
Introduction of Speaker Austin D. Nichols ‘17
President, Student Government Association
Address Amber J. Campbell ‘04
U.S. Olympic Athlete
ORDER OF EXERCISES
E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration
Spadoni College of Education Presentation of Candidates for Degrees J. Ralph Byington
Conferring of Degrees in Course David A. DeCenzo
Barbara A. Ritter
Dean, E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration
Edward Jadallah
Dean, Spadoni College of Education

Alumni Todd A. Setzer ‘02
President, Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
Alma Mater ~ Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Whitney Daniels
Benediction The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Recessional Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Triumphal March from Verdi’s “Aida”
arr. Holcombe
Faculty Announcer Monica S. Bell
Chair, Department of Theatre
Faculty Marshal Dennis A. Rauch
Bearer of the University Mace
Professor of Marketing, Hospitality and Resort Tourism
Student Marshals Shakira Tillman, Platform Party Marshal
Savannah Harden, Faculty Marshal
Austin Clark, Student Marshal
Alexis Bothe, Bearer of University Banner
Hannah Hetzel, Graduate Studies
Sora Lebowitz, E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration
Bailee Cribb, Spadoni College of Education
ORDER OF EXERCISES
Friday, May 5, 2017 • 6 p.m. College of Science
Processional ~ Pomp and Circumstance Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Sir Edward Elgar Matthew S. White
arr. Charlie Hill/Chuck Elledge Director of Ensembles, Assistant Professor of Music
Presentation of Colors Coastal Carolina University Army ROTC
The Star-Spangled Banner Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key Courtney Gruber
Senior Music Major
Invocation The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Chaplain Council, Coastal Carolina University
Welcome and Acknowledgments David A. DeCenzo
Coastal Carolina University President
D. Wyatt Henderson ’98
Chairman, Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees
University Recognitions David A. DeCenzo
Introduction of Senior Class Representative J. Ralph Byington
Provost and Executive Vice President
Introduction of Speaker Austin D. Nichols ’17
President, Student Government Association
Address Amber J. Campbell ‘04
U.S. Olympic Athlete
Conferring of Honorary Degree David A. DeCenzo
Amber J. Campbell ‘04
Doctor of Science
William H. Alford ‘77
Doctor of Public Service
Robert W. Honeycutt
Doctor of Science
ORDER OF EXERCISES
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees J. Ralph Byington
Conferring of Degrees in Course David A. DeCenzo
Michael H. Roberts
Dean, College of Science
Alumni Brian D. Forbus ‘97
Chairman, Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
Alma Mater ~ Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Courtney Gruber
Benediction The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Recessional Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Triumphal March from Verdi’s “Aida”
arr. Holcombe
Faculty Announcer Monica S. Bell
Chair, Department of Theatre
Faculty Marshal Joan F. Piroch
Bearer of the University Mace
Professor of Psychology
Student Marshals Shakira Tillman, Platform Party Marshal
Savannah Harden, Faculty Marshal
Austin Clark, Student Marshal
LaQuasha Brown, Bearer of University Banner
Jessica Grassano, Graduate Studies
Rebecca Polaski, College of Science
ORDER OF EXERCISES
Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College
Saturday, May 6, 2017 • 8:30 a.m. of Humanities and Fine Arts
University College
Processional ~ Pomp and Circumstance Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Sir Edward Elgar Matthew S. White
arr. Charlie Hill/Chuck Elledge Director of Ensembles, Assistant Professor of Music
Presentation of Colors Coastal Carolina University Army ROTC
The Star-Spangled Banner Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key Whitney Daniels Courtney Gruber
Senior Music Major Senior Music Major
Invocation The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Chaplain Council, Coastal Carolina University
Welcome and Acknowledgments David A. DeCenzo
Coastal Carolina University President
D. Wyatt Henderson ’98
Chairman, Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees
University Recognitions David A. DeCenzo
Introduction of Senior Class Representative J. Ralph Byington
Provost and Executive Vice President
Introduction of Speaker Austin D. Nichols ’17
President, Student Government Association
Address Amber J. Campbell ‘04
U.S. Olympic Athlete
ORDER OF EXERCISES
Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College
of Humanities and Fine Arts Presentation of Candidates for Degrees J. Ralph Byington
University College
Conferring of Degrees in Course David A. DeCenzo
Edward Jadallah
Dean, Spadoni College of Education
D a niel J. Ennis
Dean, Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College
of Humanities and Fine Arts
Nelljean M. Rice
Dean, University College
Alumni Woodrow Ford III ’05
Second Vice President,
Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
Alma Mater ~ Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Whitney Daniels Courtney Gruber

Benediction The Reverend Mark Burlinson
Recessional Coastal Carolina University Brass Ensemble
Triumphal March from Verdi’s “Aida”
arr. Holcombe
Faculty Announcer Monica S. Bell
Chair, Department of Theatre
Faculty Marshal Maura Kenny
Bearer of the University Mace
Professor of Visual Arts
Student Marshals Shakira Tillman, Platform Party Marshal
Savannah Harden, Faculty Marshal
Austin Clark, Student Marshal
Alexis Bothe, Bearer of University Banner
Margaret Nichols, Graduate Studies
Madison Rahner, Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards
College of Humanities
Damarius Jacobs, University College
2017 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
AMBER CAMPBELL
Olympic athlete
Honorary Doctor of Science
Amber Campbell is one of the best women’s hammer throwers in
the world. She has won 11 national championships, and she is a
two-time Pan American Games Medalist. She owns the Olympic
Trials and American Olympic record. She has represented Team
USA at five World Championships (2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015)
and is a three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016).
Her mark and placing at the Rio Olympics in 2016 were the best
ever by an American woman. Campbell finished with a throw of
72.74 meters — just two meters away from the bronze medal. She
threw her personal best — 74.03 meters — at the Olympic Trials in
Eugene, Ore., in June.
Originally from Indianapolis, Ind., Campbell graduated from
Coastal Carolina University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in
psychology. One of the most distinguished student-athletes in CCU
history, she was a five-time NCAA All-American, 16-time conference
champion and three-time Big South Athlete of the Year. She lives in
Myrtle Beach and continues to serve her alma mater as a volunteer
assistant coach for throwers. Campbell was inducted into the
Coastal Carolina University Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Big South
Conference Hall of Fame in 2016.
HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS
WILLIAM H. ALFORD ROBERT W. HONEYCUTT
Doctor of Public Service Doctor of Science
William Herbert “Billy” Alford has served Robert Honeycutt is the co-founder and
in many key leadership positions in chief visionary of SixAxis Manufacturing
the governance of Coastal Carolina Technologies and its diverse portfolio
University. After graduating from Myrtle of companies. In 2003, with business
Beach High School and serving in partner Fred Harmon, Honeycutt found-
the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict, Alford ed his first company, SafeRack, which delivers high quality
earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Coastal loading rack and fall protection solutions to companies.
Carolina College in 1977. Later, as chairman of the Horry
The firm opened its first manufacturing facility in Andrews,
County Higher Education Commission, Alford challenged
S.C., in 2005. By 2008, SafeRack appeared on Inc.’s
the University of South Carolina and the S.C. Commission
“Fastest-growing Private Companies in America” list. The
on Higher Education on funding practices at Coastal
company generates significant employment opportunities
Carolina College. This led to the successful campaign to
and economic impact for the Andrews area of Georgetown
win Coastal Carolina University’s independence from USC.
County. The company initiated a $20 million expansion last
He was also instrumental in the creation of CCU’s academic
year that is expected to bring 100 new jobs to the region.
outreach centers. He later served as chairman of CCU’s
SixAxis’ other brands include ErectaStep, PerfectaStep,
board of trustees and the Coastal Educational Foundation,
RollaStep, ErectaRack, Atlatl Software, Quotebooks and
and he is chairman emeritus of the Horry County Higher
Red7. This diverse portfolio represents manufacturing
Education Commission.
safety and productivity products as well as sales software
In 1974, Alford, along with his partner, Danny Isaac, started and marketing support.
A&I Fire Restoration. A consensus builder in civic matters,
Under Honeycutt’s leadership and day-to-day oversight,
Alford helped to save Horry County’s railroad and was
all of the SixAxis brands constantly strive to deliver a qual-
influential in the development of the Carolina Bays Parkway.
ity customer experience. Connecting with customers and
As chairman of the South Carolina Highway Commission,
building relationships has been a hallmark of Honeycutt’s
he ensured the funding to construct the Conway Bypass
success in a career spanning 25 years. Honeycutt began
(S.C. 22), and the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is
his career in the industrial safety and fall prevention field
named in his honor.
and has been recognized as one of the industry’s top
Alford has also served on the boards of Crescent Bank, salespeople.
the Carolina Financial Corporation, the Myrtle Beach Area
Honeycutt resides in Pawleys Island, S.C., with his wife,
Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Strategic Alliance
Julie, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary.
and the Horry County Museum Foundation. He and his
wife, Dawn, have two children and two grandchildren.
RETIRING EMERITUS FACULTY
JOHN BEARD
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
John Beard joined the Department of English faculty in 1988 and spent most of his academic career
in the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, balancing a traditional academic career with an
increasing array of administrative duties. In the fall of 2002, he accepted an appointment as associate
dean in the Edwards College and later served two terms as interim dean. For the past six years, Beard
has served as associate provost for assessment and accreditation in the Office of the Provost. In this
position, he has been responsible for supervising all curriculum development from its origin to final
approval. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and a
Ph.D. from Florida State University.
JEANNE COBB
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Jeanne Cobb is professor of literacy and director of the Chanticleer Center for Literacy Education in
the Spadoni College of Education. During her 34-year career in education, she has been an elementary
school teacher, reading curriculum specialist, Title I teacher, university professor and reading clinic
director. Cobb is a co-author of a textbook and a children’s book and has published more than 35
articles and book chapters. She was instrumental in the design of CCU’s Master of Education in Learning
and Teaching Literacy program. Cobb earned a doctorate in literacy from the University of Tennessee at
Knoxville. She joined the CCU faculty in 2006.
ELIZABETH KELLER
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Elizabeth Keller, professor of art, is known for her narrative ceramic sculptures and whimsical teapots.
During her 22 years at CCU, Keller’s work has been seen in more than 90 exhibitions, including 37 national
juried exhibitions, and has won more than 30 awards. Her teaching career has focused on preparing stu-
dents in 3D design and ceramics. Keller holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts in
anthropology and Furman University in fine arts. She earned an MFA in ceramics from Clemson University.
Additionally, she has studied Christian and Jewish theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and the
University of Judaism. She is also known for her collection of more than 80 bonsai trees.